Rhode Island
Tanker truck tips over on I-95 North ramp in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews are on the scene of a tanker truck carrying gasoline that tipped over on an I-95 North on-ramp in Providence Saturday afternoon.
A large portion of Allens Avenue is blocked off from Oxford Street to Ernest Street. The Thurbers Avenue off-ramp is also closed.
Images by a 12 News crew on the scene show Providence firefighters, police officers and Rhode Island state troopers present.
Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management is also assisting with the response.
This is a Roberts Energy Truck, which was confirmed by the company.
An officer on the scene told 12 News that the gas in that truck was leaking. Crews are going to pump out the remaining fuel and wash down the area where the gas leaked.
The driver was ok, according to a state trooper on the scene.
It’s unclear at this time what caused the truck to tip over.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.